The old Town Hall is located at 715 N. Milwaukee Avenue. This building was the last commsssioned project of architect William Boyington (see related web site for more information on him). The Town Hall was commissioned in April 1894 by Ansel B. Cook who was the chairman of the building committee and a wealthy masonry contractor. Cook joined forces with Boyington to construct the Romanesque landmark which was used for meetings, lectures, entertainment and Lake County political conventions. In 1973 the American Legion bought the building for $35,000. Libertyville Township continued to use the hall until 1982 when they moved to a new building on Merrill Court.
The building underwent some restoration in 1996 when a metal replica of the original cupola was lifted into place, 50 years after its wooden predecessor fell apart. During 2002, an estimated 26 layers of paint were removed from the exterior brick and stone.
